Updated October 2026
Gymea's leafy mid-century streets are part of its appeal, but the trees that give the suburb its character are hard on fences. Root movement lifts posts out of line, dropped branches smash palings, and the constant shade keeps timber damp on the south side of a boundary. Many of the original fences here date from when the homes were built, and the fencing contractors we work with replace tired 1960s paling runs in Gymea all the time.
Tree-related damage is its own category of job. After a decent blow, a gum limb through a fence is a familiar story, and sorting out whose tree, whose fence and whose insurer takes a little care.
Common fence jobs in Gymea
- Replacing mid-century paling fences with new timber or Colorbond
- Rebuilding sections crushed by fallen branches
- Realigning fences pushed out by tree roots
- Pool fencing and garden fencing on established blocks
What fencing costs in Gymea
Guide pricing only: Colorbond and timber paling typically run from around $80 to $190 per metre installed, with Sydney jobs often toward the top of that range. Working around established trees, roots and garden beds can add labour. See the fencing cost guide for what moves the number, then get a quote on your block.
On a dividing fence, NSW law generally expects both owners to share the cost of a sufficient fence, and a half-share is the usual arrangement when an old Gymea fence is replaced. Agree it in writing before work starts. General information only, not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
A tree branch destroyed part of my fence. Who pays?
It depends on whose tree it was and whether it was healthy. Insurers often cover storm-felled branches. Photograph everything, make it safe, and get a quote before lodging a claim.
Can a fence be built around tree roots?
Usually yes. Fencers can shift post positions, bridge over roots or hand-dig holes near significant trees. Significant trees may also be protected, so avoid cutting large roots without advice.
Timber or Colorbond for a shady boundary?
Shaded, damp boundaries are harder on timber. Treated pine palings still last well, but Colorbond avoids the rot question entirely on a south-facing fence line.